Articles tagged with 'Key West' | Florida Keys

The 125-mile-long Florida Keys & Key West island chain offers unconventional ways to connect with business colleagues — providing seamless “bleisure” opportunities to extend subtropical midweek business gatherings with leisure stays."Resorts …

The popular minimalism movement is to take a seafaring spin Sunday, May 26, when fans of the trend can watch teams powering boats made of bare-bones supplies in Key West’s Schooner Wharf Minimal Regatta.Now in its 33rd year, the offbeat regatta is a …

Anglers in rod and reel, scuba and freediving divisions can vie for cash and prizes during the 2024 King of the Reef Rod & Spear tournament slated for Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, in the Lower Keys.The angler that weighs in the tournament’s …

Key West, the continental United States’ southernmost city, blends a colorful 19th-century heritage with a laid-back contemporary vibe. Visitors will find palm-shaded streets, picturesque historic homes, a lively multicultural culinary scene and a …

Story: High-Heeled Female Impersonators Stage Key West ‘Drag Race’Locator Super: Key West, Fla.Video: Video to match this story is available on the Florida Keys News Bureau's FTP server (download details …

I.CARE, an Islamorada-based organization dedicated to incorporating recreational divers in activities to restore Florida Keys coral reefs, is to hold its second annual Trash Derby Thursday through Sunday, May 2-5. The event is to mobilize underwater …

Four sailfish releases earned the High Stakes team, skippered by Captain Jason Jonas of Key West, first place and a $56,370 prize at the inaugural Key West Sailfish Tournament that ended Saturday, April 13.High Stakes anglers Jeff Feret of New …

Ruled by the natural ebb and flow of the ocean, the Florida Keys backcountry is a realm of natural beauty, tranquil waters and seemingly limitless horizons. Largely unspoiled and teeming with plant and animal life, it’s the perfect spot to escape …

The world-renowned Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, an all-male dance troupe performing in oversized tutus and toe shoes, is to captivate audiences at Key West’s Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Road, at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25.The …

Several dozen shows featuring more than 225 top performing songwriters, including multi-platinum hitmaker Cole Swindell, await music lovers during the 28th annual Key West Songwriters Festival scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, May 1-5.An annual …

The release of six bull sharks earned the Calico Creek team top honors in the offshore division of the Spanish Fly Shark Tournament that ended April 7. Led by team captain Mike Barratta of Boston, Massachusetts, the team fished on the Calico Joe …

In today’s fast-paced world, the intense press of schedules and responsibilities — plus the ever-present lure of social media — make it all too easy to get overstressed, overstimulated and overwhelmed.When “real-world” pressures and uncertainties …

The Florida Keys & Key West are putting Earth Day in the spotlight with a wide range of activities throughout the island chain on and around April 22, 2024.Every day is a reason to celebrate the beauty of the planet in the Florida Keys, full of …

KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Art and nature are to combine at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden starting Sunday, April 28, when some two dozen imaginative creations by local and regional artists bloom alongside the 15-acre habitat’s …

KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Revelers are to gather in Key West for a playful parody of auto racing, with entrants swapping high-speed cars for high-heeled shoes and female drag “ah-tire” while dashing along an improvised racetrack Saturday, April …

KEY WEST, Florida Keys — The annual Conch Republic Blue Ribbon Bed Race, billed as “the most fun you can have in bed with your clothes on” is to wake up crowds in Key West Saturday, April 27, during the 42nd annual Conch Republic Independence …

Springtime in the Florida Keys & Key West features weather that’s ideally suited for every type of outdoor activity.Throughout the Keys, resorts are undergoing refurbishments and upgrades to enhance visitors’ experiences and stays. In addition, …

Robert Dougherty of Dallas, Texas, caught and released two permit to win the 2024 March Merkin Permit Tournament that ended March 14.Dougherty’s permit, both caught on the tournament’s third and final fishing day, measured 56 and 74 centimeters for …

Fans and friends of the Conch Republic can celebrate the offbeat “nation’s” 42nd birthday April 19-28 in Key West, experiencing more than 20 colorful activities ranging from a pirate bash and quirky races to a “sea-to-sea” parade.The Conch Republic …

Surrounded by the protected waters of a vast national marine sanctuary, the Florida Keys offer a wealth of aquatic activities and opportunities for visitors to responsibly enjoy the ocean environment. Enthusiasts can celebrate that environment and …

Creative spirits can explore the connection between art and history during two TRU-ly Amazing Art events at Key West’s Harry S. Truman Little White House — and even paint with a descendant of the former president.The first event, a plein air …

Story: Conch Shell Blowing Contest Tests ‘Pucker Power’ in Key WestLocator Super: Key West, Fla. Video: Video to match this story has been uploaded to FTP servers. Footage is also available on the Florida Keys News Bureau's FTP …

Teams of anglers are to test their skills against high-flying sailfish in the inaugural Key West Sailfish Tournament, a release challenge scheduled Thursday through Saturday, April 11-13.The boat teams that accumulate the most points for released …

Teams of anglers are to test their skills against high-flying sailfish in the inaugural Key West Sailfish Tournament, a release challenge scheduled Thursday through Saturday, April 11-13.The boat teams that accumulate the most points for released …

Anglers targeting bull sharks can compete in either inshore or offshore divisions during the inaugural Spanish Fly Shark Tournament set for Friday through Sunday, April 5-7.The all-release tournament is organized by the Jose Wejebe Memorial …

When you’re not able to travel to the Florida Keys for the area’s amazing diving, you can experience the island chain’s exquisite underwater world through the free streaming channel and app, FloridaKeysTV, providing hours of quality dive programming …

To celebrate the Florida Keys’ vibrant cultural community and heritage, a recently launched social media trivia competition offers entrants the chance to win a getaway to explore cultural offerings and experiences throughout the island chain.The …

The Aquaplex, located in the heart of Key West’s LGBTQ entertainment district on Duval Street, is to stage the grand opening of its Birdcage Cabaret Friday, March 1, with a lavish new show starring renowned female impersonator Christopher …

People eager to savor the flavors of the multifaceted Florida Keys can do so at the 29th annual Taste of Key West, a tempting tasting celebration set for 6 p.m. Monday, March 25.The eclectic open-air event takes place at Truman Waterfront Park, …

While other locales might be famous for jazz or blues, Key West is home to its own musical art form: conch shell blowing. Aspiring “musicians” can test their skill on the shell beginning at noon Saturday, March 9, during the 61st annual Conch Shell …